13 m. ago Chinese EVs: Xiaomi accelerates launch of Tesla Model Y rival YU7

Chinese smartphone and car maker Xiaomi has moved up the launch of its latest electric vehicle (EV) model amid strong consumer interest in the SUV, which is seen as a potential challenger to the dominance of Tesla’s Model Y. Sales of the YU7, the Beijing-based company’s second production model, would start at the end of this month instead of in July as previously planned, founder and CEO Lei Jun said in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo on Monday. “We are making the preparations, and...

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41 m. ago No respite in China’s property crisis as new home prices drop for 24th month

No respite in China’s property crisis as new home prices drop for 24th month  South China Morning Post

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54 m. ago China sells coking coal to Indonesia in rare trade, sources say

China sells coking coal to Indonesia in rare trade, sources say  Reuters

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71 m. ago [News] U.S. Reportedly Mulls Tariff Pause Extension as China Talks Bypass Military Rare Earths

[News] U.S. Reportedly Mulls Tariff Pause Extension as China Talks Bypass Military Rare Earths  TrendForce

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71 m. ago US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions

US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions  Reuters

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73 m. ago China’s Yellow River will be choked by ice jams due to global warming: study

Ice jams will become more frequent in the Yellow River’s estuary by the end of this century, hitting Chinese coastal cities such as those in eastern Shandong province, according to a new study. When warmer weather arrives in late winter and early spring, upstream ice begins to break apart and drift downstream. This ice then reaches colder downstream areas, where it can refreeze and accumulate, forming ice jams. The localised hazard can be highly destructive. Flooding can occur behind the...

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73 m. ago China online shops sell ‘wisdom inspiring’ water from Peking University lake

Online shops in China are selling “wisdom-inspiring” bottled water taken from a lake at the prestigious Peking University. The so-called special water has captivated social media and delighted many internet users. Sellers usually advertise it for sale on second-hand product platforms, China News Service reported. It costs between 30 and 99 yuan (US$4 and US$14) for 500ml, the report said, far more expensive than normal bottled water, which sells for around 5 yuan. Peking University is one of...

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75 m. ago US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions  U.S. News & World Report

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90 m. ago China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’

Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to be indicative of Beijing’s lingering concerns over the sector – once an economic pillar for China – that remains a drag on growth and consumption, as seen in the latest statistics. Analysts say that while there is no quick fix to the woes, Beijing has grown more wary of the impact on overall sentiment and domestic demand, as the economy grapples with external turmoil. A State Council...

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1 hour ago China factory output slows but consumption offers bright spot

China factory output slows but consumption offers bright spot  mykxlg.com

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1 hour ago China Bucks US Tariff Heat With Fastest Retail Sales Growth In Over a Year, Fueled By Beijing's Stimulus

China Bucks US Tariff Heat With Fastest Retail Sales Growth In Over a Year, Fueled By Beijing's Stimulus  MSN

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2 h. ago China retail sales jump while industrial growth slows on trade war turmoil

China retail sales jump while industrial growth slows on trade war turmoil  Financial Times

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2 h. ago Taiwan blacklists China's Huawei and SMIC, further aligning with U.S. trade policy

Taiwan blacklists China's Huawei and SMIC, further aligning with U.S. trade policy  CNBC

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2 h. ago China's yuan flat, economic headwinds cap gains as market eyes annual financial forum

China's yuan flat, economic headwinds cap gains as market eyes annual financial forum  TradingView

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2 h. ago ‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong? 3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight 4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover...

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3 h. ago China could have as many ICBMs as the US or Russia by 2030, weapons watchdog says

China could have as many ICBMs as the US or Russia by 2030, weapons watchdog says  Business Insider

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3 h. ago PLA patrols in the South China Sea as Philippines, Japan hold joint drills

The Chinese military carried out patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, as the Philippines and Japan held a joint drill in the disputed waters. China’s People’s Liberation Army joint sea and air patrols were conducted by the Southern Theatre Command, its spokesman Senior Colonel Tian Junli said in a statement on Sunday. The PLA patrols were a response to the Philippines-Japan joint maritime drills – their second since August – which Tian called a threat to regional peace. “The Philippines...

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3 h. ago China factory output slumps but consumption offers bright spot

China factory output slumps but consumption offers bright spot  WFXG

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3 h. ago ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to No. 1 at China Box Office

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to No. 1 at China Box Office  Variety

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3 h. ago Visitors can now tap international cards across Beijing subway

Visitors can now tap international cards across Beijing subway  China Daily

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